Web Programmer, EPIC Games
CA$133.1-185.1k
Interactive entertainment company
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Interactive entertainment company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
CA$133.1-185.1k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.
Role
Who you are
- Experience building web applications using modern tools like TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js
- Understanding of APIs and microservice architectures, including tools like GraphQL
- Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and Agile/Scrum workflows
- Passion for creating fast, reliable, and accessible web experiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
- Experience with additional programming languages like Java, Python, or frameworks like Spring
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience working with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright
- Understanding of performance optimization strategies and accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG standards, Lighthouse)
What the job involves
- Web Programmers at Epic impact a diverse set of initiatives from end to end. These range from the Epic Games Store to Fortnite social experiences, in-game features, and web applications supporting all kinds of community, marketing, and events content
- We also build a variety of products that support other developers, from internal initiatives to third-party teams worldwide. These include web portals for core platform services, marketplace and eCommerce applications, and beyond
- Build and maintain web applications that support millions of users, using modern frameworks and tools
- Follow industry best practices for coding, testing, and deployment to ensure quality and performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders like designers, product managers, and other programmers to bring ideas to life
- Experiment with new tools and technologies, helping the team explore innovative solutions
- Contribute to team discussions, share knowledge, and support continuous improvement
Our take
Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.
Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic Games' brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.
Long-established as one of the leaders in their field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled Epic Games to push the limits of their software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5 billion. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2024
$1.5bn
LATE VC
Apr 2022
$2bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $8.6bn
Company benefits
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan, 401(k) plan
- Performance bonuses (quarterly)
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Employee discounts at the Epic Store
- Free lunches and snacks on site
- Pet-friendly offices so you can bring your well-behaved pet to work
- Company-sponsored social events such as happy hours and special events
Company values
- BE EPIC - Contribute to the unrelenting focus on innovation, quality and community that defines us
Company HQ
Cary, NC
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Leadership
Tim Sweeney
(CEO)Founded 'Potomac Computer Systems', which would later become Epic Games, in 1991, from his parents' house in Maryland.
Mark Rein
(Vice President)Joined Sweeney in 1992, when the two renamed Sweeney's company into 'Epic Games'.
People progressing
Joined as a UI/UX Developer in 2018, promoted to Lead Software Engineer after 18 months
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